Christmas spending is rarely just about money. In this reflective piece, I explore guilt, separation, comparison and the emotional patterns that can drive overspending and why what children remember most often has nothing to do with the gifts.

Meet Mike, my Money Monster. He's slightly scruffy, I am uncomfortable in his company sometimes, but he's a loyal friend nonetheless

A trusted, emotionally intelligent person in your circle, someone who genuinely cares about your wellbeing, who has no other agenda or motivation, is an incredible ally to have.

Having someone to talk to about money who isn’t in the fight, can make all the difference.

What is lifestyle creep is and why it’s dangerous?

Money coaching, at its heart, is about empowerment. It’s about helping people see that they’re allowed to want more. That they’re worthy of it.

"Why is a soberversary more important than your birthday?" That’s the question my amazing sober friend asked me as she approached her four-year soberversary. This is my answer.

Money shame can feel like a heavy burden, but it doesn’t have to define your relationship with money forever.

A plan of how you will use your income and wealth is the foundation on which all your financial objectives are built but there is not just one way to plan, and your relationship with money definitely influences which will be best for you.

Spending some of your celebration budget on financial coaching might prove one of the best relationship decisions you may